There are a few people on here that run the pop out dvd/navi screens, I've seen pics of them not having a problem clearing that piece of plastic...I was concerned with that when I was looking for a stereo for my d2...I've not had the chance to swap head units yet...so I'm still looking

 

Tell us what you end up making work and post pics! This is interesting!

 

I have a single din fold out style screen DVD/MP3/CD player and it has no clearance problems at all. In the fully tilt up position it is close but the angle is so extreme it would make any sense to have it like that.

 

I have a 99 disco 2 with a indash 7" touchscreen and it clears it fine i can show you some pics the screen comes out then up no flaws

 

I would love to see pics!

 

I finally chose a pioneer deck (Not my favorite brand, but no other reputable company offered all of the options I wanted). I will update with my final install.

 

You should have skipped the nav in the deck, gone with a Kenwood and Garmin or Magellan. Any other GPS and your wasting your money.

 

Are you talking to me? The deck I chose does not have nav., I have a portable window mount Garmin for that. I just want to see install pics to see what the screen clearance is between the screen, and upper dash piece when the screen is up.

 

Anybody have any pics of a flip up style screen installed in a DII? I just dont see it working unless the deck is spaced out. It seems like it would hit the upper area of the dash trim when open. Depending on how far the screen comes out of the deck of course.

 

Here are some pics of my PIONEER In-Dash touchscreen DVD Multimedia AV Receiver
I hope this helps...

PS: I got an 98-03 OEM LANDROVER ROVER DISCOVERY II ALPINE XQE100240 6-CD CHANGER FOR QUICK-SALE also have original radio but reads "mute" and wont work, and more extras from my blue monster:
http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f16/discoii-items-sale-35702/

 

Here are some pics of my PIONEER In-Dash touchscreen DVD Multimedia AV Receiver
I hope this helps...

What brand is the trim kit for the head unit? Does it have opening for the CDs?

TIA

 

There was a guy somewhere that put in a double DIN headunit touch screen with nav (non popout), he had to do some custom work on his dash, but it came out really clean.

 

Any 1 din head unit will work with a .5 din adapter, pop out screen or not.

 

SOUND WONT WORK NEED HELP Discovery 2 FLIP HEAD UNIT

Ok so I have installed this head unit that works it is a soundstream 8.3" anyway I need help on how to get sound out of it what more do i need and instructions if possible. I have bought a wire harness that only came with two plugs. the top plug that has 3 small plugs is not being used. anyway i need to know how to get the sound to work please.

I got this far but no sound!

FYI:This head unit came with an extra bracket that was extended out and an extra cover that extended out .

 

Hook the blue and black wire that comes out of the stereo to the blue and red wire from the truck... This should give you your sound

 

blue and black meaning antenna or rem and ground? what wires do i hook up to each other? black to red and blue to blue. and what plug are they in? sorry your description is to vague for me.

 

Sorry... The blue wire with the black stripe coming from you stereo needs to be hooked up to the red wire with a blue stripe coming from the truck. it will most likely be the solid blue wire on the adapter harness:drink1:

 

You have no clue how much I love you right now. I bought a disco a couple months ago, had serious water damage from a leaky sunroof. Factory radio didn't work so I opted to take my radio from the truck I was getting away from (97 Ford Expedition with 500k miles) and put it in my disco. I fixed most everything to do with water damage (aside from power mirrors and headlight switch that I had to rig up), and for the past month I have been driving without music, and with my 2 hour daily commute, it's been torture. The harness adapter I have had the power wire coded blue and white, once I hooked it to the blue wire it worked. THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

 

ok thanks can you tell me what the wire is? does it power the amp?

 

Yed I believe it is the wire that powers the amp that runs to all the speakers. Also you may have to switch the red and yellow wires, mix match, if the radio will not keep memory.

 

Lol thanks it helped (harness came like that, but I jumped from main power instead and tada it worked fine). Anyway I got a really loud humming noise from sounstream amp so I had to cut some RCA cables splice them with audio harness(this stereo comes with RCA right out of the head unit, not color coded wires) and eliminate the sounstream amp. But it works now and sounds GOOD.

TY for the help!

 

No problem... Glad I could help... Soon your gonna want to change all the door speakers... Im in the process o putting 6x9 in the doors

 

Keep us posted if this unit develops any problems. I sold some Soundstream stuff last year and had nothing but trouble with them. I thought about selling some this year but I still have a sour taste in my mouth from them. The Jensen's have actually been a solid performer for the last 3-4 years.

 

Forgot to mention that when I swapped my factory radio out I soldered some RCA ends to the speaker level outputs. The RCA outputs were just too low voltage (2.5v) and I didn't have much volume. A radio that has 4-5v RCA's wouldn't have to do this.

 

Hey thanks for the info, I have a similar issue but its comfortable volume level so the kids wont be able to blare the speakers out lol

 

Swapping Stereos in 2004 Disco II - Guidance Please!

I was told i needed to purchase an additional amp 59$ and 50$ labor in order to have a stereo installed into my 2004 DiscoII which still has the original factory stereo.

Can someone tell me if swapping out stereos, to one with usb/bluetooth/aux, cd etc is doable w/o purchasing an additional amp? Also, do i need to purchase an install kit?
Thanks so much for the help! Terri

 

I was told i needed to purchase an additional amp 59$ and 50$ labor in order to have a stereo installed into my 2004 DiscoII which still has the original factory stereo.

Can someone tell me if swapping out stereos, to one with usb/bluetooth/aux, cd etc is doable w/o purchasing an additional amp? Also, do i need to purchase an install kit?
Thanks so much for the help! Terri

My 2004 SE has what are called ISO A and B connectors, to connect to the stereo. See here.

Connectors for car audio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is a third connector for the CD changer control, which I am not using anymore.

Some aftermarket stereos have the same A and B connectors, some do not. My Blaupunkt 420BT does, and plugged straight in, by which I mean I simply unplugged the old connectors and plugged them into the new stereo.

The new stereo is working fine with the old LR amp.

The only adapter I had to buy is a little plate that covers the space below the stereo (the new one being thinner than the old one). If you buy a stereo that doesn't use A and B connectors, you'll need a wiring adapter.

So in answer to your questions : 1) It is possible, yes. 2) Depends what stereo you buy.

 

This is my Kenwood set-up:

Kenwood Excelon Single DIN install with flip up screen, navigation, movies, etc - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum

The Kenwood head unit is now also hooked up to a new a 10" overhead monitor. Movies can be seen on both the head unit's 7" screen as well as the 10" screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd1pEpAj_0c&list=UUEupRL5Gn6AxkAkuJBaWgkQ&index=8

 

Great addition to this thread, I'm sure your kids love it!

 

Yes, I think the parents love it more! No more "are we there yet?" pleadings from the kids

As you can see from the video, we spent the entire day off-roading at the Tillamook State Forest. The kids was entertained throughout the day which made it easier to enjoy the drive.

I recommend the OP get a head unit with the ability to play songs/movies via USB.

 

Marksf, how do you like blaupunkt? I've never owned one, does that model work with the steering wheel controls? I noticed a couple online that do. Also do you know of any other brands that use that plug style? Thanx

 

I got the Blaupunkt because it is simple to use, and has a subtle design. I hate the look of most modern stereos with their flashing displays, multitude of mysterious buttons, and terrible interfaces. It also works well. I haven't tried to connect it to the wheel controls because I hate them. I'd disconnect them in my Passat if I could.